Two Local Favorites Set To Close Soon

Photos Tony BarsamianTwo privately owned businesses in Astoria are set to close soon. Atlantic Center & Sports at 32-90 Steinway Street will close at the end of March. It was opened in the 1980s by Nick Kapatos, who decided to retire once the store is closed. Gilbey’s bar at 32-01 Broadway will close at the end of February. It has been there for 30 years. The Clover previously had a lengthy run at that spot for many decades. Both stores will be missed.